1998 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · S212 BDV
1998 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 85,659 miles. MOT expired on 27 Dec 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Dec 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S212 BDV Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2009
- 85,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S212 BDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Escort (S212 BDV) between December 2005 and December 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
S212 BDV Mileage History
- 28/12/200557,346 mi
- 22/12/200666,558 mi+9,212 mi
- 22/12/200666,558 mi
- 28/12/200771,992 mi+5,434 mi
- 18/12/200879,564 mi+7,572 mi
- 19/12/200879,564 mi
- 22/12/200985,659 mi+6,095 mi
Average of roughly 7,107 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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